Research Assistant I Radiation Oncology-Research

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Research Assistant I, Radiation Oncology-Research
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The Research Assistant I in the department of Radiation Oncology - Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides technical assistance in carrying out various research projects. The Research Assistant I conducts experiments and carries out research projects, constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment, and records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested. The Research Assistant I impacts laboratory research activities.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2017 rankings.
It is one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. The institution pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to research-driven care. In Fiscal Year 2016, MD Anderson invested more than $787.3 million in research.
SALARY RANGE
Minimum: $30,400 Midpoint: $38,000 Maximum: $45,600
KEY FUNCTIONS
Assists with research projects Radiation Oncology
Prepares and conducts tissue collection in accordance with established protocols
Operates laboratory apparatus and equipment
Documents and maintains record of data and findings in accordance with the methods requested
Clinical data tabulation and analysis
Report generation of collected datasets
Patient immobilization for research imaging
Research clinical data acquisition in accordance with established protocols
Patient reported outcome collection in accordance with established protocols
Dose-toxicity collection and report generation
Scheduling and coordination of patient research clinical treatment, procedures, and the creation and maintenance of research records in accordance with established protocols
Working with research animals (e.g. mice) in accordance with established protocols
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree, with major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
No experience required.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. ****Apply Now
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The Researcher, for Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), contributes to the design and implementation of large research projects, under the leadership of a senior thought leader, as part of a...